1. Employment in the U.S. Presented by OISSS &
the Center for Career & Life Planning
International Student Orientation 2019

2. Employment Options On Campus Curricular Practical Training
Optional Practical Training
Economic Hardship
Employment with an International Organization
Academic Training (J-1 visa holders)

3. On Campus Employment
F-1 students may work at Rollins College without special permission; eligible in first semester
J-1 students must receive special permission from OISSS to work; eligible in first semester
Maximum 20 hours per week while school is in session; full-time during the winter and summer breaks

4. CCLP – Services Services Opportunities Career & Major Explorations
Student Employment
Internships & Job Search
Academic Internships
Resumes, Cover Letters & Interviewing
CLP Workshops
LinkedIn & Networking
Career & Internship Expo
Graduate School Planning
Professional Forums
Career Mentorship
Networking Events
Pre-Med Observership
Graduate School Practices

5. Experiential Learning

6. On- Campus Opportunities for International Students
Frueauff Positions
Department-Funded Positions

7. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) (F-1)
Eligible after completing one academic year in U.S. program of study
Work authorization for F-1 students to participate in approved internships
Must be “integral part of established curriculum” and directly related to major
Authorization must be issued on Form I-20 BEFORE work begins!!
Maximum 20 hours per week while school is in session; full-time during winter and summer breaks.

8. Academic Training (J-1)
Eligible after completing one semester
Work authorization for J-1 students to participate in approved internships
Must have academic objective related to field of study
Authorization granted by OISSS advisor
Requires review and approval of a faculty advisor
Must be issued before program end date on Form DS-2019

9. Internship Opportunities for International Students
Internships

10. How to Apply ?
Sign in to Handshake, Click on Jobs and select “On-Campus“ or “Internships” depending on the job type you’re searching for.
Upload job/internship-specific required documents: resume, cover letter, class schedule, etc.
Remember, the more you apply, the higher your chances of landing a job!

11. Additional Types of Employment:

12. Optional Practical Training (OPT) (F-1)
Eligible after completing one academic year in a U.S. program of study
Pre-completion
Post-completion
Work authorization for F-1 students to gain practical work experience
Can be used before or after degree completion
12 months of full-time authorization per degree level
Limited opportunities to extend with a STEM degree
Must be approved by OISSS and USCIS

13. Economic Hardship (F-1)
Available to students experiencing sudden, unexpected changes in economic situation
Must be able to document the change
Must be approved by OISSS and USCIS

14. Unauthorized Employment
Work outside of authorized types of work is a violation of your immigration status
Unauthorized employment will become part of your permanent immigration record
May result in arrest, detention, or removal from the US
Beware of employers willing to exploit you OR who are ignorant of the law.
SPAM offering employment.
Ask OISSS if you have questions.

15. Questions?